Indiana's jobless rate drops to 7.9 percent

Revved up by a rebound in manufacturing, Indiana's economy added 15,400 new jobs in April, dropping the state's unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly four years.

Once an Obama coup, Indiana less a battleground

Barack Obama was the first Democrat in 44 years to win Indiana in the 2008 presidential race. A repeat coup seems doubtful this year.

Economist: State's job growth 'amazing'

The addition of 15,400 new jobs to Indiana's economy in April is "absolutely amazing," a University of Indianapolis economist said today.

Obama Campaign 2012: Indiana Less Of A Battleground In This Year's Presidential Race

GARY, Ind. -- Barack Obama was the first Democrat in 44 years to win Indiana in the 2008 presidential race. A repeat coup seems doubtful this year.

Once a coup for Barack Obama, long-Republican Indiana now a stretch as he seeks re-election

GARY, Ind. - Barack Obama was the first Democrat in 44 years to win Indiana in the 2008 presidential race. A repeat coup seems doubtful this year. Even Democrats see the current political environment in this conservative-leaning state as far more challenging.